Stingray5

5 minutes ago, MacDaddy said:

 

 

Sorry to tell you, but it was a good one! 😉

Indeed, I saw the photos! I was so up for it but then band work on the same weekend clashed. To say I was gutted would be an understatement. 😢

18 hours ago, NancyJohnson said:

Yes, I know it's only been a few months since the last one, but is anyone thinking of dates for this year?  I was royally narked at missing the 2023 event.

Same here. 🙂

2 hours ago, Shaggy said:

 

 

Thanks Stingray5 - I think I had a jacket like that circa 1985 too.......🤔

 

Edit: and you mean downgraded slightly, surely......😉

Haha, I definitely had a jacket like that circa 1985! 😁

And yes, of course, what I meant to say was 'downgraded'... 😄

15 hours ago, Shaggy said:

Re above; had to google “School of rock”  as I’ve seen it a couple of times, and absolutely no recollection of Henry “King Thumb” Thomas being in it 🤔

Doh - Rock School, not School of rock........

Never watched it, never seen or heard of the guy, but if he slaps a Thunder II he must be a discerning man of taste 👍

I couldn't find a clip from Rock School that may have showed Henry playing his Westone, but here's part of one of the episodes from, I think, around the mid to late 80's. He's upgraded slightly -- to a Wal 5-string! 😊

3 hours ago, lowregisterhead said:

Could well be. It was a looooong time ago!

 

Edit: just did a quick search, and you’re quite right - he did call himself ‘King Thumb’. Not sure where I got the ‘Magic’ from! 😁

Hehe, indeed it was a long time ago - I'm slightly surprised I even remembered it, myself. (Just don't ask me what I had for breakfast! 😉)

On 12/01/2024 at 20:31, lowregisterhead said:

As soon as I see one of these, it takes me right back to Rock School and Henry 'Magic Thumb' Thomas.

A big +1 for Rock School though I always thought H.T.'s nickname was 'King Thumb'. 😊

9 hours ago, Dustin _69C10 said:

I still haven't read or seen what oil to put on this thing..... I don't understand why 

Appreciate you're new to Basschat so welcome and apologies for the seemingly late reply but some topics get more 'traffic' than others and it depends who's around to answer specific questions.

Personally, I've not been on BC for a while (just busy) and just spotted your posts, but in answer to your question, you might try the Jim Dunlop 65 series of cleaning products (including lemon oil).
Nice TWB43 btw 👍. It just so happens I recently picked up another Tune, a TWB4Z (w/piezo pickup), right here on Basschat. They're excellent basses. Hope you enjoy yours 🙂

What a beauty! And you weren't exaggerating about that neck. I'm not surprised it's already on hold. 👍😎👍

Amazing versatile basses. I have two of 'em (see my signature pic below), although mine are around 81/82 with the double P pickups. GLWTS.

Drivng home from Hereford last night, I was feeling absolutely gutted that I had to miss the Bash, but many thanks to Mick ( @TheGreek ) and Trevor ( @TrevorR ) for posting the photos.
Of course, now I'm feeling even more gutted! 
👍😎👍

Another dropout here, I'm afraid. 😢
I was really looking forward to this (especially as I had to miss last year after my car was written off), but recording commitments this week now mean I won't be able to sneak away for a few hours. 
However, if there's any change of plan and I can make it along, then I'll be there.

Updated to show a couple of BC-ers who are coming but not added to the list:

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1. @cetera - Charvel 3B, ESP Surveyor '87, Fender FSR PJ Precision, Hamer Impact, Italia Imola, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Spector EuroX (Spectorbird), Spector Pulse II, Spector Dimension 4HP, Gallien Krueger 400RB & Legacy800 heads, GenzBenz Neox 2x12 cab

2. @TheGreek - All short scale this year - a @Jabba_the_gut scale 5er, Mini Ray, Short scale P bass

3. @Harlequin74 - Zoot Performer, Status Shark, Spector QV4 , Markbass TTE501 and Matching CAB. Maybe the Lehle Basswitch…

4. @Frank Blank - @Jabba_the_gut short scale fretted and fretless, JMJ Mustang, QSC K12.2, Grace Design Alix

5. @TrevorR - Mk 1 Wal, Wal Pro IIE, Aria SB700, Frankenjazz, pedals and MarkBass LMII & Traveler 2x10

6. @bnt - travelling light, probably a couple of pedals such as T-Rex Diva Drive, Orange KongPressor

7. @bass_dinger - 1999 Washburn XB500, 1994 Washburn XB500, Washburn XB925 in zebrawood, Washburn XB925 in bits, Boulder Creek 5 string (likely to be for sale), SWR Workingmans 12.

8. @greentext- 2008 Spector NS4-H2, 2015 Sandberg VS4, 2000 Trace Elliot T-Bass, my pedalboard and my tin of picks 😈

9. @prowla - Probably a couple of Rickenbackers and some interesting oddities. Amp-wise a Markbass EVO and a 1x12 (last year I bought some others to try and never switched them on, as the EVO sounded spot-on).

10. @SuperSeagull - Status S2, Feline P Bass, Modded Fender Lyte, Flea Jazz, MB Combo

11. @Merton - various short and medium scale ACGs, Zoots and Conway basses, Barefaced cabs, modern Trace Elliot amps

12. @MacDaddy - Shuker (probably no3), Snapdragon Folding Bass, possibly a Rob Allen Mouse.

13. @neilp - matching pair of fretted and fretless 1980 Aria SB1000s, possibly my fretless Wal mk1, Ashdown ABM500/Ampeg 4x10, Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig

14. @NickD - Strunal Schonbach 5 String DB, and whatever else I can shoehorn in the car around it... hopefully a MD CMD121 H, Zoom B6, and maybe a Maruszczyk Jake and a Shuker Series 2.

15. @WalMan - converted Wal Pro, Zon Legacy Elite, Status S2, G&L L2500 fretless, McMillen 12Step & DSI MoPho, Two Notes Bass Revolt, Trondheim Audio SkarBassOne, BackBeat2 (and my BackBeat1 will probably be available for sale). 16. Darkglass Microtubes500 and one of the Barefaced cabs. All depends how late I leave and what will fit in the new car 🚙 😁

16. @Smanth - With my small, light, battery powered gear (mostly) ... IBBY-Ibanez GSRM25 5 str sub short scale, 'ELIMA - Kala California 5 str fretless ubass, QUINN- HB 5 Str Fretless, MOD Dwarf based pedalboard, Boss Dual Cube Bass LX. (Also some toys to sell)

17. @Jean-Luc Pickguard - NS Design CR5M, Squier Bass VI, Roland MicroCube Bass RX and some pedals.

18. @tauzero - the basses that @TheGreek made me buy (handmade 6-string headless, Pedulla 6 fretless), Roland GR-55, one or two Seis, anything else that occurs to me, Mrs Zero (probably)

19. @Stingray5 - EBMM Stingray 5, a trio of Tunes i.e. TWB-6, TWB-4z, SWV4-BB, Boss GT-6B, Eden EC180 combo.

20. @rumblefish - Reverend Rumblefish, GB basses, Mesa Walkabout amp, Vanderkley 112 MNT.

21. @Paul S - might be space for a shorty? If not never mind. I have nothing of interest   

22. @bassace97 - Musicman stingray basses, Fender Mustang bass, Pedalboard and my Mesa TT800 + SL112 cabs

23. @BillyBass - Reverend Decision P, Gallien-Krueger Fusion S1200 and Barefaced Midget

24. @silverfoxnik - some basses and noise amplifying boxes. 
 

25. @Simon C : G&L L2000 Tribute, Sire V7 Fretless, Ibanez EHB1000S Headless Shortscale. Various pedals (switch, tuner, Hypergravity compressor, Laney 85 Bass Octave, Bass Clone Chorus, Spectradrive, Ditto+ looper pedal and a Bluetooth page turner). Carlsboro Colt Keyboard Amp.

26. @Wolverinebass - Hamer Chaparral B12L, Tech 21 Dug Pinnick. Sideburns. Sarcasm.

27.  @GoodShowSir - Cake, lots of.

28. @vz7 - ACG (tbc) (as mentioned by @BillyBass)

Oh my! The words 'beating' and 'heart' come to mind! GLWTS 👍😎👍

This was the bass to have back in the day and, as you say, even rarer being fretless. Lovely example. GLWTS.

Yay and thrice Yay! I've been keeping my fingers well and truly crossed for this since I couldn't make last year thanks to some nasty scrotes totalling my car.

I'll also have a look in the bass-ment for some raffle goodies.

GEAR LIST:

1. @cetera - Charvel 3B, ESP Surveyor '87, Fender FSR PJ Precision, Hamer Impact, Italia Imola, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Spector EuroX (Spectorbird), Spector Pulse II, Spector Dimension 4HP, Gallien Krueger 400RB & Legacy800 heads, GenzBenz Neox 2x12 cab

2. @TheGreek - All short scale this year - a @Jabba_the_gut scale 5er, Mini Ray, Short scale P bass

3. @Harlequin74 - Zoot Performer, Status Shark, Spector QV4 , Markbass TTE501 and Matching CAB. Maybe the Lehle Basswitch…

4. @Frank Blank - @Jabba_the_gut short scale fretted and fretless, JMJ Mustang, QSC K12.2, Grace Design Alix

5. @TrevorR - Mk 1 Wal, Wal Pro IIE, Aria SB700, Frankenjazz, pedals and MarkBass LMII & Traveler 2x10

6. @bnt - travelling light, probably a couple of pedals such as T-Rex Diva Drive, Orange KongPressor

7. @bass_dinger - 1999 Washburn XB500, 1994 Washburn XB500, Washburn XB925 in zebrawood, Washburn XB925 in bits, Boulder Creek 5 string (likely to be for sale, SWR Workingmans 12.

8. @greentext- 2008 Spector NS4-H2, 2015 Sandberg VS4, 2000 Trace Elliot T-Bass, my pedalboard and my tin of picks 😈

9. @prowla- Probably a couple of Rickenbackers and some interesting oddities. Amp-wise a Markbass EVO and a 1x12 (last year I bought some others to try and never switched them on, as the EVO sounded spot-on).

10. @SuperSeagull- Status S2, Feline P Bass, Modded Fender Lyte, Flea Jazz, MB Combo

11. @Merton - various short and medium scale ACGs, Zoots and Conway basses, Barefaced cabs, modern Trace Elliot amps

12. @MacDaddy Shuker (probably no3), Snapdragon Folding Bass, possibly a Rob Allen Mouse.

13. @neilp - matching pair of fretted and fretless 1980 Aria SB1000s, possibly my fretless Wal mk1, Ashdown ABM500/Ampeg 4x10, Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig

14. @NickD - Strunal Schonbach 5 String DB, and whatever else I can shoehorn in the car around it... hopefully a MD CMD121 H, Zoom B6, and maybe a Maruszczyk Jake and a Shuker Series 2.

15. @walman - converted Wal Pro, Zon Legacy Elite, Status S2, G&L L2500 fretless, McMillen 12Step & DSI MoPho, Two Notes Bass Revolt, Trondheim Audio SkarBassOne, BackBeat2 (and my BackBeat1 will probably be available for sale). Darkglass Microtubes500 and one of the Barefaced cabs. All depends how late I leave and what will fit in the new car 🚙 😁

16. @Smanth With my small, light, battery powered gear (mostly) ... IBBY-Ibanez GSRM25 5 str sub short scale, 'ELIMA - Kala California 5 str fretless ubass, QUINN- HB 5 Str Fretless, MOD Dwarf based pedalboard, Boss Dual Cube Bass LX. (Also some toys to sell)

17. @tauzero- the basses that @TheGreek made me buy (handmade 6-string headless, Pedulla 6 fretless), Roland GR-55, one or two Seis, anything else that occurs to me, Mrs Zero (probably)

18. @Stingray5 - EBMM Stingray 5, a trio of Tunes i.e. TWB-6, TWB-4z, SWV4-BB, Boss GT-6B, Eden EC180 combo.

19. 

On 12/08/2023 at 10:29, Newfoundfreedom said:

Stingray 5's are really growing in me to the point that they're now probably my favourite looking bass. 

 

I'm tempted to pick one up, but I have a 4 string HB copy and the neck is way too thick for my liking, and I don't like the feel of the flat fretboard. 

 

For those who own 5's, are they real baseball bat necks, and is the fretboard flat? I don't have the opportunity to try one here and those things would be a deal-breaker for me. 

My SR5 is also an early one (1989) which I've had for over 25 years. I can't say I've ever had a problem with the neck radius and, as others have said, I would say the depth of the neck is pretty shallow (though not overly so). It's certainly not uncomfortable (at least not for me). Yes, the G string runs a little close to the edge but I can't say it's ever been a problem for me. As @snorkie635 has said, you could try wearing the bass a tad higher. Or maybe raise the angle of the neck a little?
As it happens, I also have the HB SR5 copy (newer type), bought used from Ebay, it's had a couple of mods. The neck is slightly chunkier but not really a problem. But of course, it's all very much personal preference. I hope you're at least able to find an MM SR5 at some point and give it a try.

This was one of my dream basses back then, it still oozes quality. (I still have the Ibanez catalogues somewhere). I remember Soundwave, too, which later became Monkey Business. GLWTS.

Congrats and well done on what looks like a beaut of a bass. Hope the bass you're after comes your way, but I wouldn't blame you if you did decide to keep this one. GLWTS 🙂

Super Basschatter Davie is a top man to deal with. Good communication with absolutely no problems and the bass I purchased (a Tune TWB-4Z) was extremely well packed. Two thumbs up 👍😊👍

1989 EBMM Stingray5. I've owned this since 1998 when it immediately became, and still is, my main go to bass.

Wow, yeah, I'm kinda surprised to see this on offer. I can certainly testify to the quality of this SR5 (as if anyone needed convincing! 😉). Best of luck with the sale.

That's a lovely bass and would sit very nicely with my TWB-6. Sadly, it's pretty much out of my reach. Actually, my band (Landmarq) were brought in as John's band for a brief time, playing gigs in Holland and Germany at the end of his Chasing The Dragon tour (mid 90s), although he was using Fernandes at that time. I hadn't realized he had a TWB series and was just wondering if you know roughly when that may have been? GLWTS btw 😊

1 hour ago, Deedee said:

No way 😧.  The something else you’ve got your eye on must be pretty special...

I was thinking the exact same thing. 

Not sure you'll need it, but GLWTS 😊

It's been a while since I posted here so thought I'd pop this pic of me 'n' my '89 Ray5 at a recent festival gig. Bought in '97, it's been my main go-to bass ever since. All original apart from the white pearl plate.

Yeah, it's weightier than a modern Ray -- about 10.5 lbs -- but it's not really a problem. Ask me again when I'm the other side of 70! 👍🤠👍

Ooh, that's nice! Very nice! GLWTS.